Center for Municipal Excellence Five Year Business Plan. October 2010.
Networked with CareerTech leadership, Association staff and outside experts in creating the report titled Workforce Development in Oklahoma, presented by CareerTech State Director Dr. Roy Peters at the inaugural meeting of the Workforce Development Council, Jan 1996.
Designed and wrote the Strategic Planning Curriculum to be used statewide for Board and Staff Retreats entitled, Mission Possible. Subsequently used by Tulsa Chamber of Commerce for strategic planning.
Wrote the white paper on Vocational Education in Oklahoma, Report to the Gubernatorial Candidates,” distributed to all members of state legislature. Paper received recognition by faculty at Johns Hopkins University.
Co-authored with Dr. Curtis Shumaker, a chapter in the Strategic Management Guidebook, The Mechanics of Organizing and Conducting Focus Groups.
Compiled and wrote the 1992 and 1993 Federal Performance Reports for the State of Oklahoma submitted to the U. S. Department of Education.
Print and Communications materials created by FT Marketing Department received over 20 awards and recognition (National and State).
Led development of national advertising (creative done by FT Marketing Team) in USA Today in 2001, 2002 & 2003 for Association for Career and Technical Education.

Statement of Professional Concerns/Aspirations if Elected:

Over many decades, our members passionately and tirelessly support one of our nation’s greatest treasures; a local source of free knowledge in every form. Now the world’s libraries face daunting changes. Changes that disrupt the norm with new technology, new information, and new methodologies. As secretary/treasurer of United for Libraries, I will listen to the different stakeholders who support our libraries and will work with our board and staff to find ways to execute on our mission: To support citizens who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for all types of libraries. Our strategy to collaborate nationally and communicate locally through our Friends, Foundations, Advocates and Trustees is extremely valuable. We must continue to identify partners who support libraries at all levels and expand our reach. It is my honor to serve locally as a library trustee; it would be my honor to serve nationally as your secretary/treasurer. Thank you.